Michael Blake
Composer Musician
News
Control This gets a nice review in this month's issue of All About Jazz NY
"Vibrant, jovial and filled with affable communication, Control This is a sterling example of the endless possibilities of the duo format."
New CD! "Control This" released on Clean Feed Records
This is my second release for Clean Feed and features a collection of Sax/Drum Duets with visionary drummer Kresten Osgood.
Upcoming Tours
Gigs in New York City through June and July
Blake Tartare is playing in Europe this summer. TBA
One of New York's Best of 2008 Performances of the Year
All About Jazz selects Michael Blake/Kresten Osgood/Oliver Lake at Downtown Music Gallery
Michael composes his first film score for writer/director John Rubino's madcap film Vodka Rocks!
With musical contributions from Scotty Hard, Teddy Kumpel and the director himself.
CDs
Control This
A collection of Sax/Drum Duets with visionary drummer Kresten Osgood.
The World Awakes/A Tribute to Lucky Thompson
A fabulous tribute to Lucky Thompson recorded November 8th and 9th, 2006 in Copenhagen.
Amor de Cosmos
Michael's debut all-Canadian album "Amor de Cosmos" has been released by Songlines Records
More Like Us
The latest Blake Tartare album "More Like Us" has received rave reviews.
Right Before Your Very Ears
The Michael Blake Trio stretches out in one take.
Blake Tartare
The name suggests that this is the raw side but you might be surprised how subtle this music is.
Elevated
Exists in the spiritual roots of jazz but points in new directions.
Drift
Impressive compositions capture the spirit and energy of Free Association.
Slow Poke
With slide guitar virtuoso David Tronzo, bassist Tony Scherr and drummer Kenny Wollesen.
Kingdom of Champa
Produced by Teo Macero and featuring a cast of stellar players, Michael's debut CD Champa was hailed by critics to be one of the best CD's of 1997!
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